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foreign relations

for·eign re·la·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fawr-in, for- ri-ley-shuh n]
    • /ˈfɔr ɪn, ˈfɒr- rɪˈleɪ ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [fawr-in, for- ri-ley-shuh n]
    • /ˈfɔr ɪn, ˈfɒr- rɪˈleɪ ʃən/

Definitions of foreign relations words

  • noun foreign relations (used with a singular verb) the field of foreign affairs: an expert in foreign relations. 2
  • noun foreign relations (used with a plural verb) the dealings and relationships between nations. 1
  • noun foreign relations (used with a singular verb) the quality or character of foreign affairs as a consequence of foreign policy: a deterioration in their foreign relations. 1
  • noun plural foreign relations relationships, negotiations and dealings between countries 0
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Origin of foreign relations

First appearance:

before 1800
One of the 42% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1800-10

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Parts of speech for Foreign relations

noun
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foreign relations popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for foreign relations

noun foreign relations

  • diplomacy — the conduct by government officials of negotiations and other relations between nations.
  • international relations — a branch of political science dealing with the relations between nations.
  • foreign policy — a policy pursued by a nation in its dealings with other nations, designed to achieve national objectives.
  • diplomatics — the science of deciphering old official documents, as charters, and of determining their authenticity, age, or the like.
All 4 Synonyms of foreign relations

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